A Thursday with Art, Music, Eating and Dancing!

Good Morning Everybody,

Here's some Thursday fun stuff!!

Thursday Events

Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orleans ) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City and the tasting is free with some great choices to taste and purchase!  And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more! 

Looking to get your art on this evening...well we have just the thing for you!!  It's  "Bottles and Brushes" at the Degas House (2306 Esplanade)!   Beginning at 6:30 PM, this one of a kind event provides artists and non-artists the opportunity to come and be inspired where Degas lived.  They’ll supply the paints, aprons, and brushes and  even one COMPLIMENTARY adult beverage.  All you need to bring is a little creativity and a positive attitude.  Come a little early and enjoy the social hour at 5:30 pm....Cost is $40 and for more info and reservations call (504) 821-5009 or email: info@degashouse.com.

Need a little more art, culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours.  The concert starts up at 6:00 pm with Ven Pa’ Ca a flamenco music and dance ensemble that is the result of the collaboration between artists John Lawrence (guitarist/musical director), Leticia Jimenez (dancer/percussionist), Rob Wagner (saxophonist) and David Sobel (percussionist). Ven Pa’ Ca has developed a unique voice that blends New Orleans’ rich musical customs with traditional Flamenco- don't miss it!!

Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with Solid Harmony!  The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out..so....it's a good thing...$8 for adults and $3 for children.

Tonight you can Fight Crime with a Fork!!  Dine at one of the following locations and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation!  Eat some food and help out.

Acme Oyster House
Antoine's Restaurant
August
Bourbon House
Bruno's Tavern
Commander's Palace
Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse
Domenica
Drago's Seafood Restaurant
Luke
Mr. B's Bistro
Mulate's
Palace Café
Praline Connection
Ralph's on the Park
Riverfront Restaurant
Royal House
Spahr's Seafood Restaurant
Vincent's Italian Cuisine
Zea Rotisserie & Grill

And after all that food - WALK Your Brass Off! - a musical pep rally for The NO/AIDS WALK at the Howlin' Wolf (907 S Peters Street)....Come join the fun and help out the NO/Aids Task Force with an amazing night of music featuring Big Freedia, Mia Borders, and The Original Pinettes Brass Band (and special appearance by the 610 Stompers)....and DJ Dr. Dan will help everybody stay excited and grooving throughout the evening! Doors open at 7pm (come early to register your WALK team!), and the show begins at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at http://www.howlinwolf.com/ or at the door.

If you're looking to do some more dancing - head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal)  for swing dance lessons from 7:00 to 8:00 pm - (go to http://www.nolajitterbugs.org/ for info and to sign up for lessons.)   And stick around afterwards for the Some Like it Hot at 8:00 pm!   It's gonna be a fun night at the Chickie's!!

For more fun stuff to do and more music...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Wine, Music, and Dining Out for Life!

Good Morning Everybody,

Thursday Events

Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orleans ) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City and the tasting is FREE with great choices brought to you by Bill at Republic check it out: a 2009- C'est La Vie- Pinot Noir/ Syrah, 2009- Gazela- Vinho Verde, 2009- Freemark Abbey- Chardonnay,2009- Remole- Toscana, and a 2007 - Graffigna - Malbec!  And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market right there in the parking lot, and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more! 

Need a little culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours.  The concert starts up at 6:00 pm. with Dehlia Low.  Dehlia is known for her bittersweet vocal harmonies and spirited picking, she promises to bring the sounds and soul of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Ogden.......so come on down for some music, culture and fun and the amazing Bill deTurk (my hubby) will be doing the in depth interview this evening..don't miss it!!

Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with the Washboard Chaz Trio!  The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out..so....it's a good thing...$8 for adults and $3 for children.

I'm sure you're going to be hungry after the wine tasting and music - so go out to eat tonight for a great cause by participating in Dining Out for Life and you'll support the No Aids Task Force just by eating!!  25% of your dining bill will help out the Task Force, and if you choose to donate a little extra - you and your waiter will be entered into a drawing for a great prize.  The event goes on all day - breakfast, lunch and dinner - so go out and eat!!  Click on the link above for a full list of participating restaurants.

And after eating go enjoy some more music!

There's some good music happenin' over on St. Claude tonight - so check it out!  The Hi-Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude) has the Stooges Brass Band at 10:00 pm....and the Saturn Bar (3067 St. Claude) has Alex McMurray at 10:00 pm....hit one show early and one show late and make both!

If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!